Salary
💰 CA$2,200 - CA$2,500 per month
About the role
- Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering creativity and professional growth
- Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and manage performance within the art team
- Proactively address workflow, and design challenges by providing solutions
- Assist in the recruitment process by reviewing portfolios and interviewing candidates
- Establish and implement the Director’s creative vision, ensuring artistic consistency and appeal
- Oversee design, cinematic lighting and composition to enhance visual impact
- Review and approve designs, providing clear feedback and direction to maintain high-quality standards
- Identify and resolve artistic and technical challenges in the design pipeline
- Ensure seamless integration of 3D assets and environments with the animation process
- Work with Production to manage schedules, track progress, and meet deadlines
- Identify potential delays and provide proactive recommendations to keep production on schedule
- Work closely with other Supervisors, Leads, and Directors to ensure a cohesive artistic vision
- Mentor team members by sharing knowledge, techniques, and industry best practices
Requirements
- Experience as an Art Director in the 3D animation industry
- Strong creative leadership with the ability to analyze and solve creative and production challenges
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to effectively lead the design team
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates an appealing style with a cartoony aesthetic
- A strong understanding of cinematic lighting and storytelling
- Previous experience designing assets and environments for 3D
- Proficiency in Photoshop and other relevant design software
- Knowledge of 3D software is a bonus
- Flexible work environment
- Extended Health and Wellness from day 1
- RRSP matching
- Hybrid work environment with in-studio attendance during onboarding and Rush Weeks
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
3D animationcinematic lightingdesignportfolio developmentasset designenvironment designproblem-solvingartistic directionvisual storytellingartistic consistency
Soft skills
creative leadershipcommunicationmentoringteam managementperformance managementworkflow managementfeedback provisioncollaborationanalytical skillsproactive recommendations